| Abstract: | Abstract The paper deals widi die evaluation of interfacial shear stress (ISS) between reinforcement fibre (hemp) and polypropylene matrix through single fibre pull-out method and subsequently the critical length of the composite grade hemp fibre has been determined. In the present study the average ISS value of 5.9 MPa was used to determine the critical length of hemp fibre, which was found to be 3.4 mm. The theoretical prediction of the tensilestrength and modulus of hemp-polypropylene composite by using Kelly-Tyson and Cox-Krenchel models, respectively, have been reported in the paper. Model results were validated by experimental works with different fibre lengths and volume fraction of hemp fibre in the composite. The effect of fibre length and content on the flexural strength and stiffness of the hemp-polypropylene composite has also been studied. The effect of moisture absorption on composite tensile strength was predicted by modifying the Kelly-Tyson model. The model curve was also compared with another set of experimental works done at differentmoisture contents in the composite. |
